Miami Parking - Handicap Plate Surprise

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

Sheryl and I disembarked Allure on Friday, the 13th. As is our norm, we left our vehicle in a handicapped spot in the Terminal (A) Parking lot. However, we discovered a pleasant surprise when we arrived at the barrier.

For the first time ever, the gate attendant stopped me from paying the $140.00 fee and validated the parking ticket to ensure no fee was payable. $0.00

We have had handicap plates on our vehicles for well over 15 years, and like I say, this was a first—a rather pleasant one.

[Matt]

I was surprised when I did a back to back on Utopia, the system was smart enough to charge me for the second cruise.

[WAAAYTOOO]

48 minutes ago, Andy & Sheryl Unwin said:

Sheryl and I disembarked Allure on Friday, the 13th. As is our norm, we left our vehicle in a handicapped spot in the Terminal (A) Parking lot. However, we discovered a pleasant surprise when we arrived at the barrier.

For the first time ever, the gate attendant stopped me from paying the $140.00 fee and validated the parking ticket to ensure no fee was payable. $0.00

We have had handicap plates on our vehicles for well over 15 years, and like I say, this was a first—a rather pleasant one.

Never even knew this was a thing !  I have a handicapped parking permit. WOW !  Maybe it only works for plates.  I just have the hanging permit.  Very nice though !

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

 

23 hours ago, Andy & Sheryl Unwin said:

Sheryl and I disembarked Allure on Friday, the 13th. As is our norm, we left our vehicle in a handicapped spot in the Terminal (A) Parking lot. However, we discovered a pleasant surprise when we arrived at the barrier.

For the first time ever, the gate attendant stopped me from paying the $140.00 fee and validated the parking ticket to ensure no fee was payable. $0.00

We have had handicap plates on our vehicles for well over 15 years, and like I say, this was a first—a rather pleasant one.

 

22 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Never even knew this was a thing !  I have a handicapped parking permit. WOW !  Maybe it only works for plates.  I just have the hanging permit.  Very nice though !

I have both, and next time, I will be adding the hang tag to my car, too. 

[Last2Know]

Here’s the Miami reference. 

[Last2Know]

Port Everglades:

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Port Canaveral:  

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Orlando International Airport:

[Last2Know]

I kept screenshots of these on my phone. Some parking attendants are unaware Florida law regarding handicap or DV parking. 

[Biaggio]

Got to be the plate, not the placard 

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

Looking at the responses quoting Florida and Miami-Dade statutes, this was an error on the part of the gate agent and not a procedural change.

I do not have DV plates. (but I do have a Falklands Veteran sticker in the back window.)